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California wildfires: Oak Fire containment now at 94%

California Wildfires: Oak Fire Containment Rises To 52%
California Wildfires: Oak Fire Containment Rises To 52% 00:52

MARIPOSA COUNTY - Here are the latest updates on the Oak Fire:

Aug. 7 update

The Oak Fire has burned 19,244 acres and is 94% contained, Cal Fire officials say. Crews are continuing to patrol and fire and mop of areas heavy fuel. 

As of Aug. 7, the fire has destroyed or damaged over 200 structures and outbuildings. Three first-responders were hurt battling the blaze, which was initially sparked on July 27. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

July 31 update

The Oak Fire has burned 19,244 acres, and containment has risen to 64%. Meanwhile, crews are working to secure control lines in the rugged Devil's Gulch area, on the northeast side of the fire. 

As of Sunday morning, more than 450 households were still without power. Officials says these home are in an area where there has been extensive damage to infrastructure. 

The fire has destroyed 116 single residence structures and 66 outbuildings. Ten other buildings were also damaged. The blaze still threatens through 200 structures, Cal Fire officials say. 

July 29 updates

7:36 p.m. update

The Oak Fire grew slightly since Thursday morning to 19,191 acres. Containment of the fire also ticked up a bit to 41%.

8:05 a.m. update

Containment of the Oak Fire has risen to 39% and burned 19,156 acres. 

A community meeting will be held at Mariposa County High School inside the gym at 7:00 p.m.

6:29 a.m. update

Containment of the Oak Fire has risen to 36% and burned 18,824.

July 27 updates

Containment for the Oak Fire has risen to 32%, and 18,715 acres have been burned.

#OakFire off Hwy 140 and Carstens Rd, near Midpines, in Mariposa County is 18,715 acres and 32% contained. In Unified Command: @CALFIREMMU and @Sierra_NFhttps://t.co/FBdaZfGMyR pic.twitter.com/c6ybDBBfda

— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 27, 2022

Road Closures:

  • Triangle Road from Hwy 140 to East Westfall Road and all side roads
  • Jerseydale Rd including all side roads
  • Darrah Road from Quail Ridge to Triangle Rd including all side roads
  • East Westfall Road from Triangle Road to Oliver Creek
  • Carleton Road from Triangle to Indian Rock
  • Ponderosa Way including all side roads
  • Carstens Road including all side roads

Evacuation Centers:

  • Mariposa Elementary School, 5044 Jones St. Mariposa

Animal Evacuation Information:

  • Small Animals: Mariposa County SPCA 5599 Hwy 49 North, Mariposa (full)
  • Small Animals: Mariposa Elementary School 5044 Jones St. Mariposa (6th and Jones)
  • Large Animals: Maiposa County Fairgrounds 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa
  • Large Animals: Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds 44777 Rodeo Grounds Ln Coarsegold
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